Kashim Chowdhury was charged with cheating for allegedly holding three full-time jobs at the same time without informing his employers. Polygamous workers are increasingly common globally, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic brought a rise in remote work opportunities. The U.S. Census Bureau reported a significant increase in employees working from home. Many employees are now taking on two or three jobs simultaneously due to flexible work arrangements, although it is legal to hold multiple jobs, with millions of U.S. workers doing so.
Kashim Chowdhury, a civil servant in London, was charged with cheating on his job and summoned into court in April 2025. His alleged crime was polygamous working.
The rise in polygamous workers has been attributed to an increase in remote work-from-home opportunities that largely began with the COVID-19 pandemic.
As remote work arrangements and flexible scheduling become more common, many workers have chosen to hold down two or three jobs at a time for periods overlapping their work commitment.
It's not illegal to hold down more than one job. More than half of U.S. workers holding multiple jobs have part-time positions in addition to a full-time role.
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